Weld County to host events for Fall Prevention Awareness Week

Published on September 18, 2025

A group of adults exercise in a park.

Fall Prevention Awareness Week serves as a crucial reminder of the dangers that falls pose, particularly to older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four Americans aged 65 and older experience a fall annually.

“The Fall Prevention Awareness Week programming, and Weld Aging Well classes, help older adults improve mobility, prevent falls, and remain confident in their ability to stay active and safely at home,” said Gabi Snyder, Weld County AAA Wellness Program Coordinator. “Improving strength and balance isn’t just a fitness goal, it is a key to independence for older adults.”

In recognition of Fall Prevention Awareness Week, the Weld County AAA invites older adults to a week of evidence-based programming (Sept. 23 through Sept. 26) designed to raise awareness and take proactive steps to reduce the risk of falls. These activities are fee for adults 60 and older, although donations are accepted. No registration is required for these events.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

  • Nutrition Education with Jessi Like, RD: Learn how vitamins and nutrients keep bones, muscles and eyesight strong. Carbon Valley Community Center at 10 a.m.
  • Tai Chi in the Park with Shirley Russ: Enjoy a low-impact exercise at Lola Park in Milliken at 10 a.m.
  • Stroke Education with Shari Gallegos: Learn the signs of a stroke and how it can affect balance at Platteville Senior Center at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

  • Fall Prevention Exercises Presentation with Dr. Alan Kress, DPT: Learn exercises and stretches that can help prevent falls and improve balance at the Johnstown Senior Center at 10 a.m.
  • Tai Chi in the Park with Debby Starks and Jeff Blevins: All are welcome to come and enjoy light exercise and movement at Sanborn Park in Greeley at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25

  • Walk with a Doc: Enjoy a guided walk and get your medical questions answered at Banner North Colorado Family Medicine in Greeley at 9 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 26

  • Vision and Balance Talk with Ensight and Curtis Strong Eye Center: Learn how vision can affect balance and how adaptive devices can help at the Greeley Active Adult Center at 2 p.m.

For more information about AAA wellness programs, including the Weld Aging Well program, visit www.weldaaa.org.

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